Volunteer With Us
Share your time and skills by volunteering with The Compassionate Network. Offer companionship to caregivers, be trained to support caregivers and care recipients, lend a helping hand at our events, or help us in our outreach efforts. Many hands make our work lighter!
In TCN, there are three types of volunteer roles, namely:
1. Family Resource Team (FRT) Volunteers, who are assigned to support a specific caregiver and care recipient.
2. Skills-Based Volunteers, who offer their skills to support multiple caregivers and care recipients. For example, hair cuts and drivers.
3. Operational and Administrative Support Volunteers
Family Resource Team (FRT)
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Supportive Companion: You provide emotional support, listen to caregivers' concerns, and be their sounding board when they need to make care decisions.
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Resource Navigator: You help caregivers find community resources and solutions for their needs.
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Team Player: You collaborate with other volunteers and staff to design care plans and mobilise additional help.
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Commitment Required: Training and regular contact with assigned caregivers are essential.
Skills-Based
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Skilled Contributor: You offer specific skills (e.g., music, massage, hair cut, driving, craft work) to improve care recipients' lives and ease caregiver burdens.
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Flexible Schedule: You contribute on a project basis, fitting support around your busy life.
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Focus on Specific Skills: You prefer to use your expertise with various caregivers.
Operational & Admin
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Indirect Support: You prefer to contribute behind the scenes, helping the organisation function smoothly.
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Operational Expertise: You offer skills in areas like website content, social media, events, or administration.
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Cause-Driven: You want to make a difference by supporting the organisation's growth and development.